In this issue, you'll find an invitation to the newly released featured resources, new learning opportunities, the Midwest Hub staff spotlight, and additional content supporting our core topics and the intensive technical assistance we can provide for your organization. Read on to learn more! | | |
Dates: May 14 and 28
Times: 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT
Trainer: Janae Goodrich, MA and Kylie Lafayette, BS
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You know you’re doing great work, but how do others know about the great work you’re doing? Being able to tell the story of your work effectively and efficiently is critical for messaging and sustainability. Having a strategy and effective story can also be an invaluable tool in advocating for resource allocation and informing funding decisions by both internal and external interested parties. Learn more by visiting the event page and register now using the button below!
| | Clinical Supervision Learning Community | | |
Dates: June 2–December 15, 2026. Full schedule is on the event page (link below).
Apply by: Accepting applications through May 15, 2026.
Acceptance letters will be sent by May 22, 2026.
CMEs: 18 continuing medical education (CME) credits available (see event page for details).
Trainer: Mimi Choy-Brown, PhD, MSW
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The Clinical Supervision Learning Community is a 7-month, expert-led program designed for clinical supervisors working in fast-paced, resource-limited community mental health settings. This unique opportunity combines interactive training, individualized coaching, and peer learning to help supervisors implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) while fostering workforce resilience and retention. Read the full series description and participant requirements on the event page!
| | Sustainability Academy: Beyond the Grant – Planning and Data Storytelling for Funding Diversification | | |
Dates: June 16, 30, July 14, 28, August 11, 25, September 8, 1-hr individual coaching scheduled directly with the presenters.
Times: 1:00 PM–2:00 PM CT
Trainers: Cindy Rivera, MSW, MS and Mylonne Sullivan, MSW, LICDC, LISW, PhD ODL Candidate
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The Sustainability Academy helps program staff plan beyond time-limited federal funding and build a clear strategy for long-term program sustainment. Serving up to 30 participants, the academy integrates CMHIS Sustainability tools and provides individualized coaching to develop actionable approaches for funding diversification, partnership and policy alignment, and data-driven storytelling. Visit the event page to learn more!
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Access the CMHIS resource library for free, evidence-based resources to support your organization's implementation goals!
| | We invite you to peruse the many resources available in CMHIS's resource library, including the featured items linked below! | | | | |
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS): Repository List and Details
The Center for Mental Health Implementation Support (CMHIS) convened a panel of national experts in measurement-based care (MBC) to compile a list of standardized, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). The process was guided by a review of the peer-reviewed literature as well as reports and white papers addressing implementation of MBC in community mental health settings. [read more]
| | | Get To Know The Midwest Hub Team | | The Midwest Hub is excited to share our passion for effective and sustainable mental health implementation with everyone we serve! We'll be highlighting one of our team members' bios in each of our upcoming bimonthly newsletters, and we look forward to learning about and working with the mental health service providers of HHS Regions 5 and 7. | | | |
Mathew Roosa, LCSW-R
Internal Consultant, Midwest Hub
Mathew Roosa, LCSW-R is a consultant who provides training, coaching, technical assistance and planning support to the University of Wisconsin. Madison Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies (CHESS) and to a range of universities, research studies, governments, and health and human service provider organizations. He is a founding member of NIATx, and focuses on quality improvement and the implementation of evidence-based practices. Mat’s experience includes psychotherapy for mental health and substance use in agencies and private practice, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Human Services and Social Work, agency administration, and governmental planning.
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What to Expect Next Month
We’ll be back in June 2026 with more Midwest Hub news, stories, and insights. In the meantime, feel free to visit our website, send us an email, or follow us on LinkedIn.
Request Support
As part of the Center for Mental Health Implementation Support (CMHIS), the Midwest Hub offers assistance to grantees funded by SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services and mental health service providers in HHS Regions 5 and 7 (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, and WI). We can help you strengthen your mental health programs through community engagement, implementation planning, data use, outcome evaluation, and more. Please review our guidelines and submit a request.
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